Private foundation · EIN 95-4405467 · Los Angeles, California

Cannon Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 31 grants paid, $271K total, median $4,000. 58% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
31
$271K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in CA
58%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2025

31 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish National FundLos Angeles Ca, CATo advance the organization's purpose.$40K
Jews for JudaismLos Angeles Ca, CATo advance the organization's purpose.$35K
New Israel FundNw Washington DC, DCTo advance the organization's purpose.$35K
Jewish Family ServicesLos Angeles Ca, CATo advance the organization's purpose.$25K
Sova Food PantryLos Angeles Ca, CATo advance the organization's purpose.$20K
Skirball Cultural CenterLos Angeles, CATo advance the organization's purpose.$20K
Meals on WheelsSanta Monica Ca, CATo advance the organization's purpose.$15K
FincaWashington, DCTo advance the organization's purpose$10K
Jewish GenerationNew York, NYTo advance the organization's purpose.$10K
National Council of Jew WomenLos Angeles Ca, CATo advance the organization's purpose.$5,000
HadasiahNew York, NYTo advance the organization's purpose.$5,000
Creative Community for PeaceLos Angeles, CATo advance the organization's purpose.$5,000
World Jewish CongressLos Angeles, CATo advance the organization's purpose.$5,000
Antidefamation LeagueNew York, NYTo advance the organization's purpose.$5,000
Planned ParenthoodLos Angeles Ca, CATo advance the organization's purpose.$4,000
Feminist Majority FoundationLos Angeles Ca, CATo advance the organization's purpose.$4,000
WrrapSanta Monica, CATo advance the organization's purpose.$3,000
Ford Motor Good FoundationDetroit, MITo advance the organization's purpose.$3,000
City of HopeLos Angeles Ca, CATo advance the organization's purpose.$2,700
AidaPalm Beach, FLTo advance the organization's purpose.$2,500
Chabad North of MontanaSanta Monica, CATo advance the organization's purpose.$2,500
B'nai Brith Heritage SocietyWashintong, DCTo advance the organization's purpose.$2,000
Survivors Mitzvah Work ProjectLos Angeles, CATo advance the organization's purpose$2,000
People for the American WayWashington, DCTo advance the organization's purpose$2,000
Birthright IsraelNew York, NYTo advance the organization's purpose.$2,000
Pef Israel Endowment Funds IncNew York, NYTo advance the organization's purpose.$2,000
San Francisco HillelSan Francisco, CATo advance the organization's purpose.$1,500
Environmental Defense FundWashington, DCTo advance the organization's purpose$1,000
KcrwSanta Monica, CATo advance the organization's purpose.$1,000
Academy for Jewish ReligionLos Angeles, CATo advance the organization's purpose.$500
Accuracy in MediaWashington, DCTo advance the organization's purpose.$500

By state: California 18 · District of Columbia 6 · New York 5 · Michigan 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Cannon Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Robert Cannon, tax-exempt since 1993. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Cannon Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Cannon Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $271K across 31 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does Cannon Family Foundation give?

California (18 grants), District of Columbia (6 grants), New York (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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